This election isn’t just about politics.
It’s about playground murals. Dance groups. Night markets. Cheap rehearsal rooms. And the people who make them happen.
Local elections decide who gets funded, what gets built, and where culture lives.
If you want your city colourful, creative, and community-led, you gotta say so.
CREATIVITY BELONGS HERE
Vote for a council that supports it.
Not sure how to get started? Check out these resources for assets, information, and FAQs to help you vote for creativity in your city.
Resources for arts organisations, practitioners, or anyone wanting to support the arts this local election!
Our toolkit includes social media templates, key messages, and guidance around how to organise your own voting party!
Resources for local candidates!
We have pulled together a one-page cheat sheet to help local candidates talk about the arts, including some awesome stats that demonstrate why it's so important to invest in creativity!
This work is being led by Te Taumata Toi-a-Iwi and Creative Waikato, with the support of Creative New Zealand.